Our Valued Staff

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  Curtis J. Hannah, Funeral Director Since June 2008

  Curtis grew up in Casey County. He started his apprenticeship to become a funeral director in June 2005 and finished in June 2008, when he became a Licensed Funeral Director. Curtis started at the funeral home in February of 2004. Curtis is married to Meredith and has two children, Hensley & Hollis from Ethiopia. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his 13 nieces and nephews. Curtis is active in Stanford Rotary, Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, Big Brother Big Sister of the Bluegrass, Lincoln County's Winterfest Toys for Kids, and Stanford Main Street Program. He attends Pleasant View Baptist Church.

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  Bill Demrow, Funeral Director & Embalmer Since 1973

  Bill Demrow has lived in Stanford/Lincoln County for his entire life. He started his career in 1965, working with Bill Fox at the age of 14. He became licensed in 1974, purchased Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in 1978, and later purchased Fox Funeral Home then he became Managing Partner for Barnett, Demrow & Fox Funeral Homes. Bill currently is the Lincoln County Judge/Executive for Lincoln County. Bill’s family includes his wife, Debbie; one daughter, Jenny; one son, Curt, who is the manager of Preston-Pruitt Funeral home in Danville, and three grandchildren. He is a Corvette and Harley Davidson enthusiast. Bill enjoys UK basketball and doing yard work. He is Past President of Kentucky Coroners Association (3 times), 2007 Lincoln County Citizen of the Year presented by Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Fort Logan Hospital Foundation. Bill attends Pleasant View Baptist Church.

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  Shane Young, Funeral Director & Embalmer Since 1992

  Shane Young grew up in the Highland community of Lincoln County. He has been in the funeral business since 1988, having worked at all four Carriage locations during that time. Since October 2006, he has resided in Lancaster and works as Manager of Ramsey Funeral Home. Shane’s family includes his wife, Sherry and children; Zak, Ashton, and Alexis. In his spare time, he enjoys landscaping, hunting, staying outdoors, and loves to keep himself busy. Shane is currently on the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, President of the Lancaster Rotary, member of the Lancaster Lodge #104 F&AM, and a member of the Professional & Advisory Committee for Heritage Hospice.

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  Dan Barnett, Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Dan Barnett was born and raised in Waynesburg, but has lived in Stanford the last 27 years. Dan has been in the funeral business since 1975, where he was a former owner. In 2003, he became and ambassador for the Barnett, Demrow, and Fox Funeral Homes. His family includes his wife, Jane Noe Barnett, and two children; Gentry & Cassie Barnett. In his spare time, Dan enjoys fishing, wildlife farming, watching Nascar, and selling Real Estate. Dan is currently a Broker and Auctioneer for Lincoln Realty & Irvin Group Auction. He attends Stanford Presbyterian Church.

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  Verna Robinson, Ambassador

  Verna Robinson has lived in both Lincoln and Casey Counties throughout her life. She has worked in the funeral business for three years. Her family includes her husband, George Robinson and three daughters; Teresa Adams, Lisa Messamore, and Tammy Goodpastor. In her spare time, Verna enjoys baking and reading. Verna is very active in the church she attends, Green River Pentecostal.

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  Dan Grigson, Ambassador

  Dan Grigson was born and raised in Bracken County. He served six years as UK Agent in Powell County and worked at Wells Funeral Home during that time. Dan moved to Lincoln County in 1980. He has served the past 28 years as the Lincoln County UK Agriculture Agent. Dan has worked at Barnett, Demrow & Fox Funeral Homes the past five years. Dan’s family includes his wife, Linda Grigson, who is Director for Senior Citizens in Lincoln County; daughter, Jennifer Grigson Stamper, Teacher at Stanford Elemetary; and a son David Grigson, who is a senior at Campbellsville University. In his spare time, Dan is a horse show announcer, enjoys playing golf, and doing lawn and garden work. Dan is very active in the community, serving 28 years as Director of the Fair Board, Secretary for Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, and Past Director of Chamber of Commerce. He attends Stanford Baptist Church, where he is Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, past Chairman of the Deacons, and a member of the Renovation Committee.

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  Kerry Jones, Family Services Counselor and Ambassador

  Bro. Kerry Jones first came to Lincoln County in 1982 and worked in ministry for the past 30 years. He was ordained into ministry in 1986 and continues that work today. He and his wife Kathy live in Stanford. They have two daughters Jamie Hatter and Lindsay Harris and two grandchildren Alex and Claire Hatter.
  
  
  
  

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  John David Friend, Funeral Director

  John David Friend was born in Garrard County, moved away when his father was minister and moved back in 1994. He began at Ramsey Funeral Home in May 2004. He is married to Mary Elizabeth Benton Friend. John David and Mary reside in Stanford. His family includes his mother and father, Johnny & Joyce Friend; sister, Perri Ann; and his beloved Yorkie, Rollie. In his spare time, he enjoys running, playing golf, watching UK sports, and spending time with friends and family. In May 2005, Friend graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Marketing Education. He currently is working on his master's in Administration. John David is a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Stanford.

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  Tom Stocker, Funeral Director

  Tom Stocker was born and raised in Danville and considers himself a lifelong resident to the community. Tom has worked for the funeral home business 20 years, spending 15 years with Preston-Pruitt. He has two daughters, Kelly and Katie; and one granddaughter, Laci. Tom enjoys golfing and camping in his spare time. He is a member of Masonic Lodge-Franklin #28 (Danville), Kiwanis Club, a Salvation Army Bell ringer, and on the Board of Directors for Bluegrass Steam & Gas Engine Association. Tom attends Calvary Baptist Church in Danville.

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  Janet Jacobs, Ambassador